Friday, May 18, 2012

Under the Rainbow

Welcome to Friday Flash Fiction. Photo courtesy of Madison Woodshttp://madisonwoods.wordpress.com/ Your suggestions for improvement are greatly appreciated. Be sure and leave a link to your story when you comment on this one. Thanks for stopping by

Under the Rainbow

Ron gazed upon the double rainbow with awe and admiration. A strange sensation swept over him, sending a tingle down his spine.

Unlike those who ran away to join the circus, he ran to escape it. His father was a juggler, his mother a trapeze artist.

Finding employment had been difficult. His unruly hair, goofy grin, and oversized feet proved to be unwelcome liabilities in the job market.

Sitting in the lobby with a dozen other applicants, Ron cast a wish upon the rainbows. The sky began to clear.

Hi Russell,Great concept, a reverse running-away-with-the-circus story. I'm still chuckling. You have a wild sense of humor, my friend. Thanks for reading and commenting on mine and on the piece if wrote about visiting. Appreciate it.Ron

Oh, I love it! Actually, you all have been writing some funny twists on the pretty picture, but this did make me laugh out loud. You did a great job, word perfect. Just a charming hilarious story - in 100 words. Bravo and honk honk!Yours as ever, Lindauraat http://fictionvictimtoo.blogspot.com

I laughed and loved it so much, I went back to read it again. That last punch line was a hoot. I feel sorry for the readers who aren't familiar with the McDonald and Ray Kroc history. And to reverse the circus story...so clever. Here's mine:www.triplemoonstar.blogspot.com

I am in awe of your ability to weave laughter from whatever thread you are given. This has me smiling and that's a good thing. Sorry to arrive late. You are one of the ones I will not miss or skip or forget.

Follow by Email

Followers

About Me

Russell Gayer is a 4th generation Ozark native, residing on the original family homestead near Goshen, Arkansas. His humorous short stories and poetry have won several awards. He has been published in Ozark Mountaineer magazine, various anthologies, and on-line at www.frontiertales.com.